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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Unawares \Un`a*wares"\, adv.
Without design or preparation; suddenly; without
premeditation, unexpectedly. "Mercies lighting unawares."
--J. H. Newman.
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Lest unawares we lose
This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill. --Milton.
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{At unaware}, or {At unawares}, unexpectedly; by surprise.
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He breaks at unawares upon our walks. --Dryden.
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So we met
In this old sleepy town at unaware. --R. Browning.
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